Open to all local musicians and bands with self-penned tunes, the contest is always exciting and well-attended, with a panel of local music business pros, as well as the audience, choosing a winner based on stage presence, musicianship and songwriting skills.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
CAT partners with The Egg in Albany to present this special benefit concert showcasing up-and-coming as well as legendary local indie music acts in the intimate concert setting of the Egg's Swyer Theater.
The Egg's Swyer Theater; Albany, NY
Saturday, October 6, 2012; 7:00pm
Hosted by Liv Cummins, SNL enters its 11th season of variety, hilarity and music. Coming in August and November
8TH Annual CAT Holiday Family Events
CAT presents this holiday-themed show for members of the community. Variety acts add to the mix including former youth workshop participants, Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves.
Between Christmas and New Year's
CAT presents this holiday-themed show for members of the community. Variety acts add to the mix including former youth workshop participants, Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves.-
Between Christmas and New Year's
Past Events from This Year
A night of uproarious stand-up, sketch, and musical comedy comes your way! Enjoy food, drink and laughs to keep you warm on a winter's night.
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Saturday, January 21, 2012
Mount Washington House, Hillsdale, NY; 8pm
In collaboration with The Egg and Hudson Valley Community College. Learn the entire process of producing a musical theater piece; from creating the characters, writing the script and developing songs to rehearsing and performing in the final production.
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The Egg, Albany, NY
February 20-24; 9am - 4pm each day
A special fundraiser for CAT's Songfest in May: includes a music showcase with panel discussion and Q&A with industry pros, covering the new music business, and ways for today's musician and songwriter to get heard and get paid. Support the arts at the pulse of the music scene!
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Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson, NY
Thursday, March 1; 7pm
A special fundraiser for CAT leading up to the Hudson Valley Songfest on May 12, songwriters perform their best songs in an intimate music experience. Get up-close and personal, as the best songwriters of the last 40 years perform their own hits, in the inimitable style only a writer can bring to their own composition.
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Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson, NY
Thursday, April 5; 7pm
Showcase featuring up-and-coming singer/songwriters. 10 chosen acts will be judged by panelists on the basis of presentation, originality,and songwriting skill. The top 2 will be named as official Best New Artists of the Hudson Valley Songfest7, win valuable prizes, and get an opportunity to perform again in concert the following night.
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Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson, NY
Friday, May 11; 7pm
Aspiring songwriters mix with music business pros in educational workshops, panel discussions, and song critiques at this all-day event.
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Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson, NY
Saturday, May 12; 9am - 5pm
For Musicians, Performers, Songwriters, & Bands: To purchase your day-long ticket, which includes a) full access to the industry panels and seminars; b) a booth, where you can interact with the public, sell merch, and set up a listening post; c) a slot in the Saturday Showcase; and more. Note: only one ticket per performing entity is necessary.
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